[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades":3,"chapter-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-369":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Extra's Death: I Am the Son of Hades",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},418309,682,"Chapter 369  Limitless Potential","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-369",369,"\u003Cp>Neo's thoughts churned as he watched the Sphinx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Veldora told me the names of Grim Reaper.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Tree of Tyranny is Typhaon's title after he became the 81st ranked Grim Reaper.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'From what Sphinx said, Typhaon knows Daniel wanted to save me, but Typhaon never revealed this to Sphinx.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Typhaon hiding the news to protect Neo?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His train of thought broke when the Sphinx clapped its hands once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like you are not him. It's all water under the bridge then,\" the Sphinx said. \"Oh, and don't worry, the thing about me having a task for you was real.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving his confirmation, the Sphinx shifted its stance and returned to the topic for which it had summoned Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want you to do a task for me, and I will answer three questions for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the task?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This,\" the Sphinx replied, snapping its fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A giant hologram appeared between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo raised his brow slightly as he looked at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It showed an apocalypse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea surrounding the Luminera continent had turned red, overtaken by the Blood Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waves of crimson liquid crashed against the shores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blood Sea had reached the land, and monstrous creatures emerged from its depths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They invaded the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos unfolded on the hologram; cities burned. Smoke billowed into the sky, and the anguished cries of the people seemed almost audible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was littered with bodies, and rivers of blood flowed through the streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A war raged on all corners of the continent, with heavy casualties mounting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cities fell every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many monsters were defeated, more emerged from the Blood Sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their numbers seemed to be endless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of those monsters are at least Paragon-rank. It's a sight that will occur in the near future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sphinx stared at the hologram.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's the era of Blood Sea War. Soon the peace of our continent will shatter, and chaos will engulf everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It lowered its head and locked eyes with Neo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sly smile appeared on the Sphinx's face, seeing Neo's composed demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You seem quite calm. Have you seen a similar situation before, or did you know something like this would happen in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm plenty shocked,\" he lied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sphinx's smile deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before it could try to find cracks in his lies, Neo changed the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's the task? I doubt you want to save the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that was your goal, you would've informed the Senators, not me, who is an Empyrean Demigod,\" Neo said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, please, both of us know you are far stronger than an Empyrean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you are right and wrong about other things too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sphinx cleared its throat exaggeratedly before continuing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Firstly, yes, my goal isn't to save the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secondly, no, even if my goal was to save the continent, I would have approached you before others,\" the Sphinx explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\" Neo questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because others would ask me for something in return for saving the continent,\" the Sphinx explained with a snicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why should they save the continent? Unless I give them a reward, I doubt they would move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, on the other hand, are different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean, you want a reward too, but your 'cost-efficiency' is better than other Senators,\" the Sphinx said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cost efficiency?\" Neo questioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Think of it like this: I get more returns with you when I give you a reward than the returns I get from other Senators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo was limitless potential personified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time a normal Demigod reached Empyrean rank, they would have undergone two major evolutions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo, on the other hand, underwent four major evolutions since he had two traits, unlike others who had only one trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was far stronger than any demigod of his rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When adding his strength as a Heavenbreaker to everything else, it only made him more unfathomable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your traits are at Empyrean rank and only a bit away from Paragon-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When they evolve again, you would become as strong as a new Exalted Demigod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is just the beginning for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your strength will go beyond Exalted rank when your Ascension ranks increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On top of that, with your True Darkness Concept, you can gain more traits, and…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, you get the gist of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a higher chances of stopping the Blood Sea War than other Senators, as long as I provide you with enough materials to nourish your growth,\" the Sphinx explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But your goal isn't to stop the Blood Sea War,\" Neo pointed out. \"What's the task you want to give me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't tell you that until you promise me that you will accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't accept it without knowing what it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair enough,\" the Sphinx nodded. \"How about this? I will explain to you the basics of what I want, and I will give you one answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After that, you must make a choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The conditions seemed too generous, and he knew better than to trust the Sphinx at face value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on. I'm listening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those monsters you saw in the hologram. I want you to go to their homeland and do something there for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to go inside the Blood Sea?\" Neo asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not the Blood Sea. They are from another place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neo's mind raced as he thought about the Sphinx's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'All of the monsters that appeared during the Blood Sea War would be Paragon rank at the minimum.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'That means their homeland is filled with strong monsters.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been searching for a place like that to train.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sphinx's offer was a heaven-sent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the favorable conditions, Neo maintained his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained calm instead of jumping on the offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will think about it if you give me an answer to one of the three questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see. I see.\" The Sphinx nodded repeatedly with a playful expression. \"What question do you want an answer to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can choose the question?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not! Hahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sphinx threw its head back and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching it like this made Neo recall why he never liked the Sphinx.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me the answer already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sphinx disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your parents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its voice echoed in the empty hall, bouncing off the ceilings and the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their reincarnations are alive, and you have met them in the present already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Senator Nicolas' Mansion, Eryndale City, Eryndor Country\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mansion exuded an air of wealth and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drawing room was no less magnificent, with luxurious furniture and a crackling fireplace casting a warm glow against the deep burgundy walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crystal chandelier hung above, illuminating the space with a soft, golden light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man seemingly in his twenties sat on the plush sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had white hair and a thick beard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scar ran over his left eye up to his chin, leaving him partially blind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was stern, reflecting years of experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here?\" the man, Senator Nicolas, asked the 'young man' sitting in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To talk about the Inheritor of Death,\" the young man answered with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his carefree demeanor, the air around him seemed to tremble every time he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Directly to the point,\" Nicolas scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a sip of the tea and placed it down on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steam from the tea curled into the air, dissipating slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He insulted your disciple twice. Aren't you going to do anything about him?\" the young man asked, leaning slightly backward.\u003C\u002Fp>",1252,"2026-05-30T08:00:57.452Z","2026-06-01T04:30:42.299Z",1,"novelbin.me","1a13275f6921dc69ae88c3a4802e1ba47ca566b37c2f8cb8eb8ece0c26582480","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-370","extra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-chapter-368",839,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fextra-s-death-i-am-the-son-of-hades-cover.jpg"]